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Switched on Pop

Vulture
Christmas Album
Holiday Music
Comedy Music
The Star Spangled Banner
Matt Rogers
Mariah Carey
Last Christmas
Ariana Grande
National Anthem
Adult Contemporary
Pop Music
Queer Perspectives
Las Culturistas
Lil Nas X
Musicals
Shaka Khan
Whitney Houston
Super Bowl
Mrs. Claus
Tiktok

Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Going for broke turned out to be the most honest thing Slayyyter ever made. After financial losses and a depressive episode that left her ready to quit music entirely, Slayyyter entered the studio planning to make one final album. In this conversatio... more

Charlie Puth joins Switched On Pop in Studio A at Power Station at Berklee NYC, live before a room of current students, ten days after performing the national anthem at Super Bowl 60 and weeks before releasing his fourth album, Whatever's Clever. The... more

RAYE names Amy Winehouse and Edith Piaf as her artistic predecessors on the opening tracks of new album This Music May Contain Hope. Both died young, undone by the same darkness they sang about, and placing them there reads as a dare to herself. The ... more

On a recent podcast interview, Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow said that, to craft his new album Monica, he “got blacker.” The problem is… Jack Harlow is white. The statement, while extremely tone-deaf, speaks to his intentions with this musical pivot: m... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Collier
Musician, composer, and educator
Independent (artist)
Episode: Jacob Collier can make anyone sing
Fran Hoepfner
Wrote an article titled The Death of the Classic Film Score.
Vulture
Episode: Will Sinners do for blues what O Brother did for bluegrass?
Chris Duffy
Host of the TED podcast, How To Be A Better Human, and author of Humor Me, How Laughing Can Make You More Present, Creative and Happy.
TED podcast
Episode: Does humor belong in music?
Audrey Hobert
A rising pop artist and songwriter who co-wrote hits for Gracie Abrams and released her own debut album.
Independent Artist
Episode: Audrey Hobert says the quiet part out loud
Amy Allen
Acclaimed songwriter known for hits with artists like Halsey and Harry Styles.
Episode: Why pop songwriters break the rules (ft. Amy Allen)
Marc Rebillet
A music artist known for his improvisational style.
Episode: "It’s a Hail Mary every time" (ft. Marc Rebillet)
Greg Saunier
Drummer of Deerhoof
Deerhoof
Episode: Quitting Spotify (ft. Deerhoof)
Satomi Matsuzaki
Bassist and vocalist of Deerhoof
Deerhoof
Episode: Quitting Spotify (ft. Deerhoof)
Charlie Puth
Pop singer-songwriter known for hits like 'See You Again' and 'Attention'
Episode: Can “professor” Charlie Puth pass our qualifying exam?

Hosts

Nate Sloan
Musicologist and host; co-host of the show, often leads musical analysis and industry context discussions.
Charlie Harding
Songwriter and host; brings songwriting perspective and lyrical analysis to episodes.
Reanna Krauss
Producer and content collaborator; often features guest analysis and helps shape episode structure.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
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    I love this podcast but I wish they did a episode on Megan moronies newvalbum cloud 9!!

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    Wrestling Queen! 🤼‍♀️
    United States9 days ago
  • Artist Recommendation

    Could you please do Em Beihold? She has a new album and it is bomb. Good pod. 😎

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    4
    🥸🏳️‍🌈♓️🥖💜🎭👻🧀
    United Statesa month ago
  • Intelligent and enthusiastic

    If you love listening to people who know their stuff getting excited about a topic then give this a listen. They regularly surprise me by making me super interested in an artist or genre I’ve never listened to before, simply by being thoughtful, playful and passionate about music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulineFossil
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Love it! Please do KATSEYE, or other K-pop girl groups

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soph_5678
    United States2 months ago
  • The Sounds of Silence

    I find when I’m grieving silence sounds unbearably loud.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Innocentbystander22
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise deep musical knowledge and engaging banter between hosts.
Fans want more coverage of non-US pop and K-pop but still rate the show highly for expertise.
Many appreciate thoughtful deep dives that illuminate production choices in pop hits.

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Will Sinners do for blues what O Brother did for bluegrass?
Q: Will Sinners or another contemporary film have the same effect that some of these movies we've been discussing could in the sense that will everyone start playing Delta Blues after watching Sinners?
Yes, it could inspire a resurgence in blues music similar to past films.
Does humor belong in music?
Q: If humor in fact does belong in music, I'd like to better understand how and why artists deploy it in their songs.
I think that kind of cleverness and that wittiness is a lot of what makes great songs great.
Does humor belong in music?
Q: So, Chris, to give this conversation a little framing, you literally wrote a book all about why humor matters. Why don't you summarize all, I don't know, 300 pages of that in a pithy sentence or two for us?
Humor matters because it is a fun, easy way to connect with other people and to acknowledge the absurdity of the world.
Naughty or nice? The 2025 holiday music round up
Q: What have we learned today?
The holiday music industry thrives on nostalgia, and to create a successful holiday song, referencing history and embracing traditional Christmas elements can resonate well with audiences.
Why pop songwriters break the rules (ft. Amy Allen)
Q: Does the chorus usually come first for you?
While she doesn't start with a chorus when writing for herself, she emphasizes its importance when writing with artists to ensure the song remains catchy and appealing.

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The show offers in-depth explorations of pop music through a blend of scholarly analysis and practical industry insight. Across episodes, hosts dissect contemporary releases, discuss production techniques, and trace how artists balance innovation with mainstream appeal. It frequently features conversations with songwriters, producers, and artists, offering listeners a nuanced view of songwriting decisions, sonic textures, and genre crossover dynamics. A standout trait is the consistent, data-informed approach to pop, paired with approachable storytelling and a sense of humor that keeps complex topics engaging for music-minded professionals and curious fans alike.

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1. Popcast
2. Song Exploder
3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
4. Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
5. The Sam Sanders Show

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1. Jacob Collier
2. Fran Hoepfner
3. Chris Duffy
4. Audrey Hobert
5. Amy Allen
6. Marc Rebillet
7. Greg Saunier
8. Satomi Matsuzaki

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